Cystic lymphangioma

Case contributed by Maximiliano Darakdjian
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painless palpable mass in the right submandibular space.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
ct

Large multilobulated cystic lesion with homogenous density centered on the right submandibular space and extending to parapharyngeal space. Note no perceptible
soft tissue, wall, or evidence of calcification. There is no adjacent inflammatory changes.
Right submandibular gland is medially displaced.

Case Discussion

Transspatial cervical cystic mass highly characteristic of cystic lymphangioma, also known as cystic hygroma.

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